Post by Morgan on Feb 21, 2020 13:14:16 GMT -6

Morgan knew that Selene's offspring would be born relatively soon (she was heavy enough at least) so she was waiting at the vet's. Morgan did want to make sure that she had all the help she needed. The vet said it should still be a few days, though... Nico was worried sick. However, Morgan knew that it was probably best to go ahead and get Cozette bred too, so that all the pups would be about the same age. Healthier that way, they thought. So Morgan (super relaxed) had Cozette (super anxious) on a leash and headed out to the Breeding Center lickety split after bringing Nico back home after their walk. The human stepped up to the door, noting that there was frost on it again (they had really been hoping that it would get warmer from there on out, but no dice), before opening it up and stepping inside.

Cozette seemed super nervous. She'd never been here before, and she was a turbulent and anxious girl. Morgan couldn't help but hope that she'd make a better mother than they feared she'd be.

Post by Jack on Feb 21, 2020 13:18:13 GMT -6

Jack let Kanellos lead the way a little, sniffing the whole way. He kept his tail held high and his paws came up quite a bit as he stepped, so he could make sure he didn't step in anything unsavory after all, and she wished this wouldn't work out the way she feared it would. They were meeting Morgan (again) with another Houluh, and she wondered if she shouldn't find someone else to breed with sometime soon just in case, that way their kennels weren't tied together too terribly much. Both of these Houluh were going to be first generation, unlike their last breeding, where Selene was the daughter of Luna and Nico, and she hoped that things would work out well enough. She was anxiously awaiting the pups to be born, and hoped at least one would get the moon marking Selene had gotten from Luna. "Hey stranger!" Jack said happily as she stepped through the frost covered glass, seeing Morgan there already.

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And the warden sangCome on somebodyWhy don't you runOl' Red's itchin' to have a little funGet my lanternGet my gunRed'll have you treed before the mornin' comes

Post by Morgan on Feb 21, 2020 13:22:46 GMT -6

Morgan was quite glad that they were going to be meeting up with the same person again. This made it a ton easier to be honest, they didn't have a lot to do that wasn't expected when it came to meeting folks they'd met before. It wasn't too painful to do this every once in a while to get help with their houluh lines, at the very least. Cozette however looked a little worse for wear, she did this thing that Morgan didn't particularly feel good about; she liked to 'hug' the ground sometimes. It was a sort of half-crouched walk that she did when nervous. This was the same houluh that ran and seemed happy when they were alone. She was more nervous than Morgan was by far!

Morgan turned around, and then gave another smirk. "Hello to you too- miss me?" Ah, the auto-pilot flirt. Probably a bad idea. "I always just seem to beat ya." Morgan reached down to pat the nervous Cozette sort of still on auto-pilot, and couldn't find her where they expected. They looked down, and saw her crouched down to the ground, panting. "She's uh, a little n-nervous."

Post by Jack on Feb 21, 2020 13:26:43 GMT -6

When they breached the door, Kanellos' head came up along with his tail and he stood there, regal in appearance as he looked at the other Houluh. He didn't know what she was so nervous about, and he sniffed a little with his nose in the air as he sat down next to where the woman was standing. Jack chuckled and winked slightly at Morgan before kneeling down and looking at Cozette. The poor pup looked so scared, she was nervous about how this was going to go now, but she was sure it would work out in the long run. She reached out a hand to the Houluh, offering to let her sniff at it and taking her time, she wasn't going to pet her unless she was given permission by both Morgan and the Houluh, after all.

Kanellos simply sat there and watched around his upturned nose, he had grown up rather lovely, and the woman took care to brush him out that morning to meet the new Matronne. She was pleased. "I hope she does okay..." Jack finally said, and then smiled over at her friend, "How's Selene doing?"

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And the warden sangCome on somebodyWhy don't you runOl' Red's itchin' to have a little funGet my lanternGet my gunRed'll have you treed before the mornin' comes

Post by Morgan on Feb 21, 2020 13:32:21 GMT -6

Morgan felt really bad about Cozette's temperament. They had no idea why she was this way, but Morgan often called her their 'little ghost'. She was so quiet and nervous a lot of the time, but she was also a super sweet lap-dog. Morgan had been worried that she might not be ready to be bred pretty much ever, but they were going to give it a shot today. The other houluh was really handsome; a silver-grey Patronne it would look like. He had nice white markings, irish if Morgan had to guess. Morgan was hoping that maybe this male would take Cozette out of her shell a bit.

Cozette wagged her tail really low and fast, sort of tucked under her, but quickly licked the hand that she was offered, and then shoved her head under it for petting. Morgan was pleased. "I'm glad she likes you at least, she should l-loosen up quicker that way." Morgan said. "She's not always like this." Morgan nodded. The Patronne sure was cute though!

"Selene is at the vet's, so that she can have some peace and quiet before she has her pups. Her dad was driving her nuts, poor Nico. He's a worry-wort." Morgan said. "She's doing great though, really owning that 'pregnancy' thing." Morgan smiled fondly, for once.

Post by Jack on Feb 21, 2020 13:37:45 GMT -6

Jack chuckled a little and rubbed the Houluh's head for a moment before she stood up and motioned Kanellos over to her. The Houluh sighed a little and sauntered over, princely in his stature and the way he held himself, and he sniffed at the Matronne for a moment before nodding and sitting down again at the woman's side. "Good, I'm glad she likes me, hopefully Kanellos can help her out, but he's a little stuck up, unfortunately..." she sighed, glancing down at him and patting him on the head. He glanced up at her and then lifted a paw to lick it, much like a cat would.

"That's great! I hope she does well with birthing them, I know it can be tough on some animals. I bet Nico's worried, Snow's beside himself since he hasn't been able to see her again, sadly," Jack frowned, hoping that would end as soon as their pup came home.

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And the warden sangCome on somebodyWhy don't you runOl' Red's itchin' to have a little funGet my lanternGet my gunRed'll have you treed before the mornin' comes

Post by Morgan on Feb 21, 2020 13:52:07 GMT -6

Cozette was anxious, but not quite so badly whenever she was patted. She had been so nervous of the new person that she hadn't really even noticed the male until he sniffed her a bit. Immediately she jerked back, looked at him, and then leaned forward to get a quick sniff. She tilted her head, interested but also not sure how to act. She was used to Nico, who was kind of like a brother to her, but she hadn't met a Patronne otherwise before. Morgan patted her on the head, and she loosened up a little bit. Morgan couldn't help but chuckle a little. "Kanellos, huh? That's fine, she'll take to him. Maybe it's a good thin' he's a little aloof." Morgan said.

Morgan nodded. "I was worried about it, so I figured having her with a vet near would be better than anything else I could do." Morgan said. "I do have to say, that is quite... Adorable." They chose the word carefully, with a quirk of the corner of their mouth belying their unsurity of what to say. "Patronne do tend to calm down a bit when the pups come home though, Nico was that way." Nevermind the fact that Nico was smothering on his daughter, since he was so protective.

Post by Jack on Feb 21, 2020 13:59:06 GMT -6

"I hope it goes well at least," Jack said with a little smile on her face as she patted Kanellos on the head. The Houluh frowned at her a little bit and sniffed a little before moving over and sitting next to Cozette, woofing at her a little as though trying to calm her down a little bit. It didn't make sense to be scared of him, he was scared of dirt, after all, and he told her as much as he woofed.

The woman nodded, pleased with her friend's idea, "That sounds great! Hopefully Snow will calm down, I know I'm on edge too, maybe that's rubbing off on him. I'm not used to being on the other end of it yet, though I suppose I have to get used to it with having the last two Patronne's." She chuckled a little and sheepishly rubbed the back of her head as she spoke.

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And the warden sangCome on somebodyWhy don't you runOl' Red's itchin' to have a little funGet my lanternGet my gunRed'll have you treed before the mornin' comes

Post by Morgan on Feb 21, 2020 14:03:35 GMT -6

Morgan was getting pretty down pat at this 'talking during the houluh breeding' thing. It was good, because they had been worried that it would be a difficult process for everyone. They looked over at the front desk, wondering how many people were in front of them today. Some days the breeding center was full of folks, and some days it was pretty empty. At least it usually didn't take long to wait for houluh breeding rooms, unlike some of the horror stories the annoyingly verbose Jackalope went on about when they went to have their Pumpkin Spice (alcoholic) drink at the cafe. He was always blathering about those... Orbaru thingers.

"I hope so too." Morgan admitted. They were a little nervous, okay a lot nervous, but it couldn't be helped. "Right, that's understandable. Regrettable of course, but understandable." They couldn't help but look over at the male; he was really a looker! Cozette was leaning into Jack's patting, already. Well, that was good at least!

Post by Jack on Feb 21, 2020 14:08:16 GMT -6

She chuckled, "Oh no worries, at least it's not all one type for me and one type for you, we're sharing the nerves I suppose." Smiling at him, she motioned to the counter and then started filling out the paperwork for Kanellos, watching as he was unhooked from his leash and he stayed next to Cozette to try and calm her down a bit. That was part of what was special about him, he was princely, but he took his role seriously. Sure, he didn't want to get dirty, but that was only part of it. He leaned into the Matronne for a moment with a woof, and then tilted his head at her a little as though to question if he was doing better.

"I just hope Kanellos does well with this, though I seem to be worrying over nothing," Jack told her friend as she pushed the paperwork over to them and then turned to watch the two Houluh.

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And the warden sangCome on somebodyWhy don't you runOl' Red's itchin' to have a little funGet my lanternGet my gunRed'll have you treed before the mornin' comes

Post by Morgan on Feb 21, 2020 14:22:23 GMT -6

Morgan tended to over-worry about things that did not need to be worried about, and it caused a bit of trouble. However, for now it seemed like it wasn't going to cause too many issues today. At least not as many as it usually caused. "Right." Morgan said, nodding. It was hard not to think of Selene with the Vet's, probably laying on her back and kicking her back leg in sleep like she did a lot now. She was cute, and Nico's baby, so she was Morgan's baby too. They followed after Jack going up to the counter as well. That was a good thing, at least. Cozette wasn't 'hugging the ground' as much now, and walked on the leash after Jack. Heck, Morgan thought that Jack might just be Cozette's new favorite person. Still, Kanellos was cool too, he just looked so specific and calm in himself. It was neat.

Cozette didn't seem as nervous now as she licked at the male now that he was close. She was a sweet hound, even if she was anxious a lot. 'Yes, I'm doing okay now, how are you?' it would seem.

"Hopefully he won't take it so hard. I'm w-worried that Cozette may wind up being an over-anxious mother." Morgan said, quietly.

Post by Jack on Feb 21, 2020 14:26:46 GMT -6

Kanellos bowed his head regally, he was doing well, thank you for asking, as long as there's no dirt. His nose wrinkled a little at that and he glanced over at the woman and the other person, wondering what the point of all of this was. Stretching out much like a cat would, he stood up and nudged the Matronne as she got close to his woman, he wasn't jealous, in fact he was offering to let her stay with the woman for awhile if that made her comfortable. He could have her attention anytime he wanted, Cozette, not so much.

"I think she'll be fine after a little while, or at least I hope she will. As long as she's not too overbearing I think the pups will be fine," Jack said as soothingly as she could, giving her friend a quick smile as she glanced at Cozette, "But if you need a break from things, feel free to come over for a play date with the rest of the Houluh I have. Maybe it'll do her some good."

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And the warden sangCome on somebodyWhy don't you runOl' Red's itchin' to have a little funGet my lanternGet my gunRed'll have you treed before the mornin' comes

Post by Morgan on Feb 21, 2020 14:51:54 GMT -6

Cozette watched curiously, oh, he was cute! Regal, and head-held-high, but very cute. Cozette's fur was white, super white after all, so it would be easy to see dirt upon. She tilted her head at him, and then looked over herself, and then sniffed at him again, as if trying to memorize the scent. It was interesting, how he moved so fluidly. She was drawn to him, since he moved with such calm. He wasn't really scary, or over-zealous like most of the houluh she lived with. That was nice. Cozette laid sort of near him, but mostly near the human that she liked so much, her rump close to her leg. Yes, this made her feel comfortable and safe. She had two good humans near her, after all.

Morgan nods and listens, politely. "I do hope so, I don't want to give any creature any amount of stress that is unnecessary, but I do want to give her a chance." Morgan said. Then rest of it, and Morgan wasn't sure what to say. A tiny "Thank you." was squeaked out. Hopefully that would suffice?

Post by Jack on Feb 21, 2020 15:02:08 GMT -6

Giving a canine smile, Kanellos settled down next to her, laying parallel to her so she wouldn't have too much of his rump or his head. He kept his head high though and watched over her protectively, and Jack managed a smile. She was pleased he was getting along so well with her for not being too tame just yet, maybe it was just his nature? That would certainly be a good thing, and she couldn't imagine him as a father just yet, which was fine, but it would all come in due time she was sure.

"You're welcome, I do hope you take me up on it sometime, my friend," Jack told them with a smile and then stretched out, her fingertips not quite touching the ceiling. Her bag was at her hip, holding everything she needed should something occur, and she really hoped Morgan felt the same about her, that they were friends now. You couldn't get through at least three breedings without some kind of relationship, right?

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And the warden sangCome on somebodyWhy don't you runOl' Red's itchin' to have a little funGet my lanternGet my gunRed'll have you treed before the mornin' comes

Shoutbox

Morgan: No one knows yet. But I did want to make it clear that the jar itself isn't used for lotine husbandry in any way. c:Jun 5, 2020 4:24:19 GMT -6*

Twilight-Claw: I'm only assuming that it does something similar like a Fungal Beast that infects a Leaf-scatter. (the one with moss and I think it was a pink flower growing on the head.)Jun 5, 2020 4:18:34 GMT -6

Morgan: The lolatic doesn't disappear after one use, and can be reused on the same lotine when it is allowed to 'infect' a lotine- to my knowledge.Jun 5, 2020 1:41:37 GMT -6

Morgan: The only effect/thing that the jar can be used for is to open up into a lolatic. The jar itself has no use in lotine breedings.Jun 5, 2020 1:39:52 GMT -6

Twilight-Claw: and the jar is then gone, if with the creature I am more guessing with this the creature doesn't disappear and it has unlimited use.Jun 5, 2020 0:17:55 GMT -6

Twilight-Claw: Something else I am wondering about with the Lotine breeding is whether one would use the jar the Lolatic comes from in the breeding, or actually the creature itself. I'm assuming with it if its the jar, then it gives people only one shot in a breeding, Jun 5, 2020 0:16:08 GMT -6

Twilight-Claw: Then using it in my rps is definitely just for the sake of rp's and not for anything additional. Jun 5, 2020 0:12:17 GMT -6

Renathan: There's no additional effect for adding a fish to a magical berry in a lotine breeding. Magical Berry is kinda it's own thing. Adding a fish for roleplay value shouldn't hurt, but it has no effect when used on a magical berry lotine breeding.Jun 4, 2020 22:27:14 GMT -6

Twilight-Claw: be just for the sake of rp, and perhaps seeing if it might lent a bigger chance to multiple offspring with unique pattern. X3Jun 4, 2020 15:31:01 GMT -6

Twilight-Claw: I think your right on it being unlimited use yeah, although.. *cough* I only found out a couple hours after I started writing that I had yet to buy the fish in question so used the one you could get for free as a replacement, it still was meant to mostly Jun 4, 2020 15:30:59 GMT -6

Riku: From what I loosely understand about the fish is that it isn't one-use, whereas the berry is. I feel like there wouldn't be any consequence of 'using' the fish...which I'd think just ooc wouldn't be counted for whatever rolls or whatever it is that it usesJun 3, 2020 14:14:30 GMT -6

Twilight-Claw: Thanks for that piece of info Ren! <3 | But would it be allowed for the flavor of the rp if the berry wasn't filling enough for the Lotine? Jun 1, 2020 6:09:21 GMT -6*

Renathan: There is no need to double up on a fish and a magical berry (doesn't change the effect of the berry at all) in a lotine breeding.Jun 1, 2020 6:02:21 GMT -6

Twilight-Claw: Does anyone know if it is possible to combine both a magical berry and a fish in a Lotine breeding? Or is you can only choose one of them? (right now writing a Lotine breeding) Jun 1, 2020 5:36:49 GMT -6

Twilight-Claw: I am still interested in trading it for a green drake. Jun 1, 2020 0:31:33 GMT -6